The Reef (Haifa) Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Right now, the surf is pretty much flat out at The Reef (Haifa). We’ve got a long stretch of nothing but small, weak swell rolling through, and honestly, the first week of this forecast period is a write-off for real surfing. The swell direction is stuck out of the west-northwest, which isn’t what this spot wants – it needs a proper west swell to light up, and even then, it’s a beach and reef setup that breaks inconsistently.

The water’s sitting at 85° and that’s a solid 4° warmer than it should be for this time of year. That’s a big deal – the ocean’s running noticeably hotter than normal, so you’re going to feel that bathwater when you paddle out.

From the 13th through the 17th, we’re looking at swell heights below 3ft, with periods of 5 to 7 seconds. That’s short-period, weak windswell – barely enough to push whitewater over the inside section. Morning glass on the 16th and 17th might make the surface look pretty, but there’s just not enough push. Combined energy stays in the low teens to fifties throughout – weak stuff, nothing that’ll have you scrambling for your board.

The 18th and 19th bring a bit of a pulse, but it’s still tiny. The Friday morning on the 18th has a cross-offshore breeze and a clean look, but the swell’s only 2ft at 6 seconds. That’s knee-high dribble. The 19th sees a slight uptick to 3ft on Saturday afternoon, but the period drops to 4 seconds – that’s just jumbled chop with no real power behind it.

We finally see the best of the window on the 27th, a Sunday. Swell bumps up to 3ft out of the west-northwest, and the period stretches to 7 seconds. Combined energy gets into the mid-80s – still moderate, but it’s the most energy we’ve seen all stretch. The morning on the 27th has lighter onshore wind, making it the pick of the run. It’s not going to be big, but there’ll be a few workable shoulders on the better sandbanks. The 28th keeps a similar size, but the period stays short and winds get messier through the afternoon.

Overall, this is a lean stretch. No real standouts, no proper swell. If you’re desperate, the 27th morning is your best shot. Otherwise, keep your board in the car and wait for something with more than 7 seconds of period to roll in.

Rusty

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